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This Thursday there’s going to be a plot tour at the Eidem farm near Glyndon and Felton. Field Day Host, and presenter Trent Eidem tells us more about what he has planned for his field day this year. Earlier this week, R&J News told you about a plot tour NDSU Extension was going to hold…
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Harvest is fast approaching, and local producers are in the waiting stages. R&J Ag Producer Nick Revier had the chance to catch up with Felton farmer Dan Kvien, who gives us an update on his wheat crop. Kvien says he is also optimistic about his corn crop this year. Despite perfect conditions for potential diseases,…
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NDSU Extension will be holding a crop field day near Harwood this week, and all area producers are invited to attend. Dr Eric Branch of NDSU Extension tells us more about the field day, and what he will be presenting on. Dr Branch also tells us more about what his colleague Dr Tom Peters will…
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Norman County had representation in Washington DC for the Annual American Soybean Association Meeting. Trip attendee and Norman County Soybean Growers member Rebecca Sip gives us a recap of the trip. Sip says there were also lengthy discussions about trade, and the role of the World Trade Organization, and she tells us what the American…
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Farm Savings Fred Lukens Erick Grafstrum Steve Dalen Harrison Weber Dan Kvien Carey Mortinson Eric Branch Rebecca Sip
If you’ve driven by soybean fields across the Red River Valley, you may notice a significant amount of yellowing in this year’s crop, which is caused by soybean iron deficiency chlorosis. Jodi Boe of GK Technology tells us how producers should be managing this. Boe also shares some other things that soybean producers should be…
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Changes in the political outlook of our federal and state politics have caused chaotic times in agriculture leaving many with questions regarding the future. Virginia Tech Professor Emeritus Dr. David Kohl says area producers should be preparing for “unintended consequences” that are a cause of these uncertainties in ag policies, and markets. Kohl also tells…
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Save the Bales Steve Dalen Jeremy Refshaw Mark Habedank Cory Jacobson Emily Russavage Chenggen Chu Joe Hastings Mark Bloomquist Eric Branch
The Red River Valley has been hit with some rain over the last week and half. R&J Ag Reporter Nick Revier caught up with Fossum farmer Mark Habedank, who says the rain was very much welcome. As for his crops, Habedank says his wheat and corn is progressing very well. Habedank was a guest on…
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